Folio from an unidentified manuscript

ca. 1960-62, likely purchased in India* by Earnest C. and Jane Werner Watson (Santa Barbara, CA); 17 June 1973, gifted by Jane Werner Watson (Santa Barbara, CA) to the Elvehjem Art Center [now called Chazen Museum of Art].   *General donor file contains correspondence from Mrs. Watson stating that she and Mr. Watson’s collection of Indian art and artifacts was begun and amassed while living in New Delhi between 1960 and 1962; however, specific acquisition information is not documented.

• New Acquisitions from the Far East: Elvehjem Art Center, 11/5/1973–1/6/1974
• Indian Miniature Painting: The Collection of Earnest C. and James Werner Watson: Elvehjem Art Center, 10/29/1971–1/2/1972

• Asia
• Jane Werner Watson Collection
• Miniature Paintings & Manuscripts

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